Freeburgh

Residents here are far older than the national figure, with 30.1% aged 65 and over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of the state.

Most people were born in Australia, though 14% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 41.9%.

While most speak only English, 5.1% of residents use another language at home, a figure higher than most similar areas. This includes small numbers of Greek and Italian speakers.

The community is split evenly between those identifying as Christian and those with no religion, with the latter being well above the national figure at 45.6%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with bachelor degrees (22.2%) and Year 12 graduates (53%) than most similar areas, though both figures remain well below the state average.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual personal weekly income at $537 and only 10.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average.

Freeburgh is a highly active community where 33.3% of people volunteer, far above the state figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Households tend to be smaller than average, with 28.6% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much less common than across Australia.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 44.9% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and typical home-loan payments are much lower than most areas.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, which is necessary given the long walk to the nearest public transport stop. About 21.2% of the workforce works from home.

About 34.9% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas but below the state average.

The unemployment rate is 13.6%, which is well above the national figure. Those who do work are often in accommodation and food services, education, or construction.

The area is car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.